Operator Technician

Westlake Global Compounds; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k (4% match)

Annual Retirement Contribution

Life & AD&D

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Westlake Global Compounds is seeking an Operator Technician to ensure proper, safe, and efficient operation and packaging of finished product in a manufacturing setting. You will contribute to quality control and maintain clean, organized work areas.

The role requires operating and assisting with equipment, following safety procedures, and complying with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards; overtime may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.
• Certified forklift license and prior forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment while performing duties.
• Set up Gaylord boxes and tare; ensure adequate quantity.
• Inspect each Gaylord box and liner for cleanliness and suitability.
• Weigh and package material with neat, legible labels.
• Assist the machine operator during start-up and shut-down.
• Monitor vacuum chambers from the station and oversee finished product.
• Notify shift supervisor at coolers if anything is suspected.
• Handle and store finished product and bulk materials properly.
• Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored.
• Follow ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures; adapt to overtime as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

WorkKeys Silver or above

Certified Forklift License (preferred)

Job description

About Westlake Global Compounds

Westlake Global Compounds, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of custom PVC, TPE, and engineered compound solutions serving building products, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial markets. Backed by global operations and advanced R&D capabilities, we deliver high-performance materials tailored to customer needs.

About Westlake Global Compounds

Westlake Global Compounds, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of custom PVC, TPE, and engineered compound solutions serving building products, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial markets. Backed by global operations and advanced R&D capabilities, we deliver high-performance materials tailored to customer needs. Our teams thrive in a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution, Life & AD&DD
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

Summary

The Operator Technician ensures all equipment is operated properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate and efficient packaging of all finished product.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties.
• Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands.
• Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use.
• Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package.
• Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down.
• Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product.
• At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected.
• Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials.
• Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly.
• Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift.
• Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage.
• Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned to him by the production foreman.
• Understand and follows all Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 established procedures.
• Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.
• Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment includes; dust, outdoor temperatures, and high noise levels.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.